Jaime Seyffert
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinician
Southwest Key Programs
04.2022 - Current
- Conduct mental health assessments and weekly individual counseling for children in care, addressing trauma, screening for human trafficking, and providing crisis intervention.
- Facilitate biweekly group therapy and community meetings to foster peer support and healing.
- Develop and implement individualized service plans, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to address the unique needs of each child.
- Educate children on healthy relationships and boundaries, ensuring quality care and timely response to their emotional and psychological needs.
Mental Health Clinician
Vighter, LLC-Fort Bliss Emergency Influx Shelter (EIS)
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Provide counseling services to an assigned caseload of unaccompanied children (UCs) at an on-site residential facility.
- Serve as the liaison between Mental Health Counselors (MHCs), Case Management, and other on-site vendors to coordinate care.
- Ensure compliance with contractual requirements and meet client expectations within the residential facility.
Mental Health Clinician
Baptist Children Family Services (BCFS) Health and Human Services
11.2019 - 10.2021
- Apply professional judgment and best practices to support the mental health, safety, and well-being of unaccompanied children, ensuring compliance with state and federal standards.
- Conduct psychosocial diagnostic assessments, develop service plans, and complete progress reports for the clinical department.
- Facilitate weekly group sessions for children on relevant topics and issues to promote emotional and psychological growth.
Clinical Counselor
Comprehensive Health Services-A Caliburn Company
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Provide clinical counseling services to an assigned caseload at an on-site children's residential facility, including weekly counseling and family sessions.
- Conduct mental health assessments for children under the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), addressing trauma, abuse, neglect, trafficking, and mental health issues.
- Act as a liaison with Clinical Counselors and Case Management, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and client expectations.
- Maintain UAC case files and databases, and report significant incidents in accordance with contract policies, including follow-up on Significant Incident Reports (SIRs).
- Ensure quality care and crisis intervention, supporting the reunification of minors with families or sponsors through community resources.
Assessment and Referral Supervisor/Lead Clinician
Strategic Behavioral Health- Peak Behavioral Health
02.2019 - 05.2019
- Oversee office operations and ensure compliance with departmental processes while assisting in structuring and implementing procedures.
- Train new hires and retrain senior staff on department functions, clinical writing, and review staff assessments for quality.
- Monitor and maintain MEDIK call logs, insurance data, and collaborate interdepartmentally on admissions, discharges, and daily operations.
- Conduct patient assessments to determine level of care and communicate with Psychiatrists and Physicians regarding patient status.
Interim Director of Assessment and Referral
Strategic Behavioral Health – Peak Behavioral Health
05.2018 - 02.2019
- Oversee operations of the Admissions department, Residential Treatment Coordinator, and PBX/reception, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations.
- Develop and implement departmental processes while collaborating with leaders to align with hospital goals and vision.
- Train, coach, and manage staff, including hiring, scheduling, and conducting performance reviews, reeducation, and disciplinary actions.
- Monitor department performance through regular reports, audit admission packets, and ensure insurance compliance via the Medik system.
Assessment and Referral Specialist
Strategic Behavioral Health- Peak Behavioral Health
06.2013 - 05.2018
- Assess and determine appropriate level of care for individuals in crisis or seeking mental health/chemical dependency assistance, in collaboration with Physicians.
- Facilitate referrals, transfers, or admissions based on clinical evaluations and communicate patient needs, risk levels, and medical concerns with staff and physicians.
- Complete admissions and referrals through a computer-based system while verifying insurance benefits and obtaining pre-certifications.
- Provide compassionate support during crisis calls, ensuring a calm and understanding environment for individuals in need.
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Emergence Health Network
04.2009 - 05.2013
- Delivered rehabilitative services to help individuals enhance community living skills, medication management, and employment readiness, while reducing psychiatric hospitalizations and increasing community integration.
- Developed individualized rehabilitation plans and provided services tailored to each client's needs.
- Documented client progress and adjusted rehabilitation strategies to promote optimal quality of life and long-term stability.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling
Webster University
St. Louis, MO06.2009
Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology
Park University
Parkville, MO07.2007
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Clinical Documentation
- Analytical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Crisis intervention
- Interdisciplinary Communication
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association or Red Cross.
- Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS)
- Adult Needs and Strengths Assessments (ANSA)
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor-Intern
- Trained in Aggression Replacement Training (ART) and Seeking Safety
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Clinician
Southwest Key Programs
04.2022 - Current
Mental Health Clinician
Vighter, LLC-Fort Bliss Emergency Influx Shelter (EIS)
10.2021 - 03.2022
Mental Health Clinician
Baptist Children Family Services (BCFS) Health and Human Services
11.2019 - 10.2021
Clinical Counselor
Comprehensive Health Services-A Caliburn Company
05.2019 - 10.2019
Assessment and Referral Supervisor/Lead Clinician
Strategic Behavioral Health- Peak Behavioral Health
02.2019 - 05.2019
Interim Director of Assessment and Referral
Strategic Behavioral Health – Peak Behavioral Health
05.2018 - 02.2019
Assessment and Referral Specialist
Strategic Behavioral Health- Peak Behavioral Health
06.2013 - 05.2018
Qualified Mental Health Professional
Emergence Health Network
04.2009 - 05.2013
Master of Arts - Counseling
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Social Psychology
Park University